Meet Dr. Red
Anita Red, MD, is a board-certified Adult, Adolescent, and Child Psychiatrist with specialized training that allows for a big-picture view of development across the lifespan.
Dr. Red provides high-quality, whole-person care from her self-titled practice, Anita Red, MD, in Pasadena, California. She and her team offer in-person and remote services from the Pasadena office. Telehealth treatment is also available in New York state.
She believes each patient is a “whole person” and practices medicine with this in mind. She always takes a modern and thoughtful approach and uses evidence-based treatment to help others compassionately.
Dr. Red obtained her MD from the University of Texas at Houston Medical School (McGovern Medical School). Before that, she completed an undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry at Howard Payne University (HPU) in Brownwood, Texas.
She also achieved an Adult Psychiatry Residency at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center and a subspecialty fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Dr. Red has been recognized for excellence in leadership, clinical care, and dedication to service. She also serves in national, state, and local organizations.
In addition to being a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Psychiatric Association (APA), and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP); Dr. Red also dedicates her time outside of the office serving as a deligate to both the APA and AACAP assemblies.
The APA Assembly represent and serve the needs of the district branches (DBs) and state associations (SAs) and recommend actions to the Board of Trustees. To better understand Dr. Red's role, think of the assembly like the legislative branch where she serves as a congress women who represents her district, Area 6.
Currently holding a position as a National Assembly representative to the American Psychiatry Association (APA), Dr. Red is also the Former President of the Southern California Psychiatric Society (SCPS)— an organization representing 1,000 psychiatrists in Southern California.
In addition to SCPS President, Dr. Red has served as Treasurer, Secretary, Regional Councilor, Early Career Representative, and Resident/ Fellow Member Representative.
Dr. Red has received various awards and honors throughout her career. Examples include being a fellow of the APA, receiving an outstanding service award from the Southern California Psychiatric Society (SCPS), and being recognized as one of Los Angeles and Pasadena Magazine’s Top Doctors.